Threat Level Yellow

Definition: Elevated risk of terrorist attack but a specific region of the United States or target has not been identified.

Recommended Emergency Action Steps

 

For Individuals and Families

• Continue normal activities, but report suspicious activities to the local law enforcement agencies.
• Take a first aid or Community Emergency Response Team class.
• Network with your family, neighbors and community for mutual support during a terrorist attack.
• Check telephone numbers and e-mail addresses in your personal communication plan and update as necessary.

 

For Schools

• Remind students, staff and faculty to be alert and to report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.
• Ensure all emergency supplies are stocked and ready.

 

For Businesses

• Remind employees to be suspicious and inquisitive and maintain a heightened awareness of people, vehicles, and activities.
• Increase spot checks of specific high-risk targets and/or facilities.
• Move vehicles and objects such as trash containers and crates away from buildings.
• Consider alternative work schedules of operational and Information Technology personnel if the situation escalates.
• At the beginning and end of each work shift, as well as at other regular and frequent intervals, inspect the interior and exterior of buildings in regular use for suspicious packages.

 

http://www.state.oh.us/odps/homelandsecurity/beprepared.htm